Treading his way to becoming one of the finest footballers of the current generation, France's Kylian Mbappe is shutting down all those who doubted Paris Saint-Germain's ability to play without their leader Neymar Jr., who is out due to a fractured metatarsal and Forward Edinson Cavani, who was ruled unfit to play with a thigh injury earlier in the week.
In what was presumed to be a complete massacre of the visiting PSG against a rejuvenated Manchester United, the 20-year-old Frenchman led a team surrounded by scare stories of the season already coming to an end for them.
But despite playing on their home ground, it felt as if the Red Devils founds themselves on foreign territory as PSG charged at them with all their might from the start.
Dominating the possession of the ball for over 56% of game-time, the Saint-Germain attack slammed United goalkeeper David de Gea with five shots on target. Despite trying his best to keep ManU in the contest, de Gea was unable to prevent the two second-half goals from happening.
While Presnel Kimpembe scored on a brilliant volley on the precise corner from Angel Di Maria in the 53rd minute, it was Kylian Mbappe's superhuman sprint before a top-notch finish on a Di Maria assist for the second goal that drew people's attention.
Known to have a top-speed of 44.7 kmph (which was recorded during the match between PSG and Lille OSC, Mbappe zoomed past United defenders Eric Bertrand Bailly and Victor Lindelöf and covered a little over 37 yards in less than four seconds for the finish.
Mbappe with his pace nets another goal for the French side. pic.twitter.com/Z1mkU12s56
— BOLUð (@beespeakz) February 12, 2019
This was the 20-year-old's 14th Champions League goal in 24 appearances, which led to the French Forward matching the legendary Ronaldo's record which he attained after playing as many as 40 games.
Twitter instantly showed love towards Mbappe's quickness and the memes began to roll in:
#MUNPSG Mbappe is damn fast. Mans can steal your girl, and dump her without you realising. pic.twitter.com/9I02y4U4lo
— Mutebi ðªð¾ Alexð¥Katoð (@mutebilx_qato) February 12, 2019
#Mbappe went #SuperSaiyan on #ManU!#PSGMU pic.twitter.com/EUBOuk0vjZ
— Aditya Pandey (@adityapandey148) February 13, 2019
“Mbappe's too fast i can't handle him” pic.twitter.com/gQGUFl8xkm
— hayato akaba (@abmasayrag) February 13, 2019
Mbappe is too fast for anyone to catch him.#Flash #PSG pic.twitter.com/ia1gNCswLu
— Gohar Shah (@GoharSh34542679) February 13, 2019
Mbappe is too fast for the United defence pic.twitter.com/Q3PQYpSFSB
— ð BongZ DA KinG ð (@Bongani803) February 12, 2019
Mbappe is Olympic level fast. #MANPSG #Mbappé #rapid pic.twitter.com/FU9MNcDq1N
— Lady Carrington (@CarrieGagen) February 12, 2019
United defenders to Mbappé: “Hey, no fair, you got fast legs. We got these little, bitty hooves.” pic.twitter.com/f5l4R2FBSR
— Kevin McGuinness ð (@Guinnesszoon) February 12, 2019
How fast is Mbappe pic.twitter.com/5ylNcXcPrY
— Lutho Gee Zatu (@gnkenke) February 12, 2019

We do not live in the same city and yet manage to spend more time together than couples living in the same zip code. We end up flying almost every weekend to see each other, either in Mumbai or Delhi. All other times, we meet directly at the holiday destination (not in the same city to travel together for a holiday, we just land up there separately). In our two-and-a-half-year-old relationship, we would have taken a combined total of at least 150 flights, visited 8 countries and many cities in India just to spend time with each other- Gaurang
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While every couple strives the hardest to make a relationship work, there are a few who go an extra mile to make sure their relationship is nothing short of extraordinary. And the couples who usually do that have a tough situation at hand and they certainly work towards the odds, to perceive it as nothing less than spectacular.
For us, every relationship does circumvent its way around to make it spectacular. If you've made it long enough and are true to each other, then why shouldn't you brag about it? I mean that, in the most non-cynical banter ever. Today, relationships are moulded out of uncertainty, where a 'right swipe' takes you far away from basic reality of a relationship which should ideally be working on strong will and a lot of determination. And if there are couples making it work through the thick and thin of everything, without using distractions as a tool to temporarily sabotage an equation, then they're definitely worth a mention.
(c)Instagram
Meet one such couple, who has realised the importance of sticking together, even though they have miles between them, in a generation that thinks working extra-hard on a dynamic is rather redundant and superfluous, with frivolity ruling the roost, of every heart, today. Here's introducing Gaurang and Saachi, who defy that theory fairly often.
The two met through a common friend, back in 2011, when they were still in college and when Blackberry phones were the endgame for a lot of couples back then.
The first interaction was, of course, exchanging BBM pins. We actually lived through the "BBM age" in 2011. We used to chat for 7-8 hours every day till it got to a point where we risked finger tendonitis. - Gaurang
(c)Instagram
Favourite Memory So Far
Both of them have been bitten by the travel bug and have made their favourite memories together from their indulgences in different places. The first time Saachi proclaimed her feelings for Gaurang was in Goa and when they were spending time together. Right when the sun came out, she looked at Gaurang and asked him if he wanted to go out. Little did Gaurang realise she's asking him out and in his innocent spree, he agreed to go outside to soak up some sun and enjoy some breakfast.
(c)Instagram
From thereon, their memories were filtered to either ticket cancellations and re-bookings or checking out a new place together or even making travel plans for their next birthdays, Valentine's Day and various relationships milestones.
Took me to Prague for my birthday. Flew in to Mumbai to surprise me on Valentine's day, Jodhpur for our 2 years and now we're planning to bring in our birthdays at Scotland and USA respectively, this year, because we need new memories!- Saachi
(c)Instagram
This Is How You Tackle Distance
Both the 'wanderers' have been together for a long while now and have opted through various things in life to stay together. By that I mean, Saachi and Gaurang realised that being physically together in one place, even though their relationship doesn't allow it, is a bare essential and they've done everything in their power to overcome the distance they go through, everyday. Couples living away from each other, making each day count, and not letting suppositions rule their relationship with the obscure distance they have to deal with, are an inspiration in today's day and age and we're glad we can count on them flawlessly to teach us how to strive towards keeping something so fragile, alive.
(c)Instagram
Gaurang and Saachi going through months of not seeing each other is not just commendable, it's the strongest aspect that builds the fundamentals of their relationship. From dealing with insecurities to earning each other's trust over time, while away from each other, is the strongest reinforcement of belief and love. And believe it or not, their long-distance relationship works from one suitcase to another. They both love travelling and have made that an eventuality in keeping their love alive.
(c)Instagram
When they decided to date, it was on a trip to Goa they'd taken with a few friends and now, every time they establish a new milestone in their relationship, it's overlooking a new city skyline, amidst local food and an adequate yet brand new start to a very old equation.
We decided to date each other on a trip with friends to Goa. Our first date was on the beach drinking wine - Saachi
Since then, instead of visiting each other in the city they both reside, they book tickets and explore new cities and spend time together. It helps them regain the moments they've lost in time and travel through different places, making indispensible memories their unbreakable timeline for the future.
It was Gaurang's idea initially to make their life a lot more convenient since Saachi had a job that made her shift her base from time to time. The couple first travelled to Jodhpur to spend some quality time together and then made it mandatory to pick a city of their choice to meet at, whenever time allowed them to. Honestly, if long distance relationships worked this way, distance would just be a meagre resolve, as couples would pay more heed to planning the next trip and figuring out an active itinerary rather than brood over how far they are from one another.
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She's a consultant and travels every week, so I end up living that lifestyle vicariously. We've met each other at Prague, Portugal, Budapest, Finland, Thailand, Vietnam, USA and Dubai , as far as I can remember - Gaurang
Long distance relationships should be listed under survivor tools, because you're diligently doing anything to keep them intact, in order to survive a relationship crash. It's tough for sure but there are many things you learn with this association such as patience, faith, and trust. Gaurang and Saachi have been stuck with a conundrum of following through with long distance and they've been doing a mighty good job of it so far, by travelling away their woes.
(c)Instagram
There is never a decree of 'heartbreak' between these two, when they leave each other's company to pursue their lives in different cities. Because they know they've tackled the severest relationship downfall and have made it alive, with a lot of sparkle and fun, intact. They have mastered the art of making holiday plans, seeing each other whenever the need arises and saving money diligently to do so successfully, until the day they're married!
Honestly, I have been blessed with more than I deserve. - Gaurang
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At the end of the day, relationships that are fundamentally stable, can withstand any test they're put through, even the test of time. To end this beautiful story, I can't stress enough on how some couples have to part temporarily on a good note and carry forth their association in different places. I personally admire couples who have immense faith in each other to work through the distance and make every day a reason to point at the map and say 'Let's make this work and have fun while doing so'.

Ever since joining the Reds from Roma in 2017, Mohamed Salah has become an integral part of Jurgen Klopp's rampant Liverpool brigade. Arriving at the Anfield for 50 million euros, the Egyptian footballer justified his price tag with a sensational run last season. With 30 goals to his name, Salah was awarded the Golden Boot and was eventually named PFA Players' Player of the Year in the 2017/18 season.
Thanks to his dribbling skills, speed and ball control, Salah raked in goal after goal and played a crucial role in propelling Liverpool to the Champions League final last year. His goal-scoring might have come down a notch this season, but Salah continues to be a key ingredient in the Reds' charge for the title.
ð @MoSalah in the @premierleague: ð 72 Games â½ 50 Goals A different class. ð pic.twitter.com/bdx4nomLkb
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 20, 2019
But, for a man who is loved and cherished by Liverpool fans as much as he is back home in Egypt, Salah shocked everyone after going offline on the social media recently.
The 26-year-old, who enjoys a great fan-following, appeared to have deleted all of his social media accounts where his followers numbered in the millions. The Egyptian's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts went offline without warning a day after he posted a cryptic tweet.
"2019 Resolution: Time to get in touch, for real," read the final tweet of the Premier League footballer which was later shared widely on the social media platforms. When people tried to go through his Twitter account, they could only see the message: "Sorry, that page doesn't exist!". On Instagram, it said: "The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed". The story was pretty much the same on Facebook.
While it's still not clear whether the shutdowns were deliberate or not, and what exactly provoked the Liverpool forward to go offline. Some believe that Salah deleted his accounts owing to a dispute he has had with the Egyptian Football Association over his image rights. Others the footballer's trail and saw it as a possible New Year's resolution.
But, despite all the speculation, Salah's sudden disappearance from the social media can also be looked upon as one of the best moves to raise awareness for the real-life communications. In the modern world, everything is digital - sharing information, knowledge and even building relationships. While it allowed us to reach larger masses, it also killed our need for human interactions - something Salah is probably trying to convey here.
Irrespective of the reason, the latest antics of the Egyptian footballer undoubtedly left the fans baffled.
Like it. Get away from social media and win a title.
— Stephen Haw (@Ste_Haw) January 23, 2019
Excellent work and tough decision
— saad lazrak (@saadoun039) January 23, 2019
Focusing on football only. Good lad.
— Geo (@GeordySharpe) January 23, 2019
I can tell that he is concentrating on being in his best form again, which is what we really need. Salah is going to ruin teams now. This is what happens when you make fun of salah and call him a diver, he deletes his accounts and gets ready to destroy your team for fun.
— bigi (@alove23355) January 23, 2019
Concentrating on Diving Classes more
— Adarsh Mkv (@AdarshMkv) January 23, 2019

I'll start my story with a small poem on my fitness journey.
From losing weight being the only goal,
To the time when goals became limitless.
From getting fit being a necessity,
To getting fit being the choice.
From the time that every little change made me happy,
To the time that every change became little.
From painful heavy workouts,
To how those workouts became a warmup!
Less Self Esteem In College
It all started in the second semester of my College, where my overweight body used to haunt my confidence every single day. Apparently, after getting teased by a lot of so-called friends, one day, I finally decided to join the gym in my hostel. For 1st and 2nd year students, the gym remained open only in the morning slot, which was from 5:30 am to 8:30 am.
Waking up early morning and getting ready for the gym was the most difficult challenge of my life at that time. For that, I used to get up at 5 am in the morning and slogged myself to the gym. This slogging to the gym continued for a month but surprisingly, this habit resulted in the best change in my life. When I got hold of my mornings, my half job was done.
Poor Cardio Life
Initially, I was guided as cardio being the only way to lose weight. Without any further instructions, I slogged on the treadmill continuously for countless hours. This definitely made me thinner, but I also started to look weak.
This was never what I wanted. Later, after watching some YouTube videos and following some great fitness industry influencers, I got aware of the importance of resistance/weight training in preserving muscle and losing weight simultaneously!
Turning Point
My discovery of weight training as being the catalyst to preserve muscles turned out to be the turning point of my journey. Without any further delay, I started weight training.
However, my schedule was not optimal.
I tried the following workout splits:
1. Mix workouts
2. Single body part a day
3. Crazy pump workouts
4. Lightweight, high repetition work
Real Progress
However, the real progress was evident when I started lifting heavy weights with proper form. Squats and Deadlifts were the exercises which made me strong and increased my strength.
With proper progression scheme, I was able to lift 200 kg of weight on Deadlift. My Squat strength also rose quickly and I was able to lift 150 kg on them.
The changes which I made to my Training Program were majorly shifting from training a muscle once per week to twice a week.
Supplements Used
As I wasn't getting a lot of protein in my diet, I had to include supplements like Protein Powder and a Pre-workout one. Supplements don't mean anything unless and until you aren't ready to put in hard work and commitment towards the goal.
My Final Lesson & Outcome
With the help of proper nutrition support, training guidance and sleep, I was able to reach my goal of losing fat and getting muscular and in 3 years. I lost 34 kgs and got down to 76 kgs from 110kgs.
People will always be there trying to bring you down and break you, but in the end, all that matters is how much you are ready to put in for yourself.

A movie trailer comes out, people on Twitter make memes on it - you know the drill. There is absolutely nothing that can escape from getting memed and when it comes to a movie like 'Total Dhamaal', you know it's begging to become the next big meme.
So, of course, like always, Twitter did not disappoint, not that we ever doubted that. The trailer came out yesterday and it's still the top trending video on YouTube. Guess people really love these movies.
But, it was trending on Twitter for another reason as well. As soon as the trailer was out, so were the hilarious reactions on it.
The movie has possibly one of the biggest ensemble cast in recent times that includes Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Mishra, Johnny Lever and the original cast including Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey and Riteish Deshmukh.
While the huge star cast was enough to create excitement, it also gave room to a lot of people to make memes on and everyone took advantage of that.
From Ajay Devgn's dialogues to the poor VFX, everything got the meme treatment and here are the best ones.
Everyone really hates the VFX.
How is the VFX in #TotalDhamaalTrailer ? pic.twitter.com/0zDaf4YyQH
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRai) January 21, 2019
Like a lot.
Total Dhamaal Producers to the VFX department.#TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/3MTGdOmYUf
— Hitarth Desai (@filmeyshilmey_) January 21, 2019
Oh, now they're taking shots at everything.
#TotalDhamaalTrailer *Facepalm* pic.twitter.com/C6C0rMgmrT
— Malay Khatri (@MalayKhatri) January 22, 2019
What photoshop.
#TotalDhamaal #TotalDhamaalTrailer #memes pic.twitter.com/X0qR2AfIsB
— Sumit Pareek (@Psumit1971) January 21, 2019
Why do the 10-year challenge when you can do the 12-year challenge?
How to destroy a movie #TotalDhamaalTrailer #12yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/qyB8AkYpYX
— MemeWaleBabu (@memewaleybabu) January 21, 2019
No, don't do that.
When delivery guy comes 1 min late Me: #TotalDhamaalTrailer #TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/4YC5EElE8i
— Bittu singhað¥ (@Frustratedladk) January 22, 2019
Yes, seriously.
Old people booking Uber for the first time be like. pic.twitter.com/vyCqUgo8dM
— Bollywood Gandu (@BollywoodGandu) January 22, 2019
One and the same.
Queen of expressions ð@MadhuriDixit Loved this look a lot So excited .. #TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/rbb1qHQkZV
— MadRukh (@RouaaAshraf) January 20, 2019
Hardik Pandya is also here, of course.
#TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/h80MRnN2yn
— Subhash Bhoraniya (@Subhashbhorania) January 21, 2019
Yep.
When India Government tells Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya to return the money#TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/CL2ZH4OsuM
— Subham (@subhsays) January 21, 2019
I take offence as a former commerce student.
Science students to commerce students #TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/kXuIxmixCA
— RJ ð(@iamrjstark) January 21, 2019
Somewhere in between, I guess.
*Reaction while watching Total Dhamal Tailer*#TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/A0qOMX6WHQ
— Monish Hardasani (@Being__bing) January 21, 2019
Dhoni fanboys also took over.
When Dhoni hits a helicopter and finishes the game #TotalDhamaalTrailer #TotalDhamaal pic.twitter.com/REsu0xDKMM
— Subham (@subhsays) January 21, 2019
Thank you, next meets Dhamaal.
#TotalDhamaalTrailer #TotalDhamaal One taught me love One taught me patience One taught me pain pic.twitter.com/deJjItiMHS
— Rá´á´ ÉªÊá´á´ ™ # (@pun_chayti) January 22, 2019
Oh no.
Who did this?ðð#TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/T0iVFZJlAs
— Siona Gogoi (@AtomicBlow) January 21, 2019
Wow.
I think Ajay Devgn's Left Hand is at the wrong place #TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/t5BMGzyHcB
— Rishabh Srivastava (@AskRishabh) January 21, 2019
Someone made a proper video meme.
Amit Shah After Returning From Hospital ð¡ð#TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/pw68Zd5wVv
— Hardik (@Humor_Silly) January 21, 2019
Next level.
Vimal advertisement gone next level #TotalDhamaalTrailer pic.twitter.com/jHofhFV5sS
— Rishabh Srivastava (@AskRishabh) January 21, 2019
Perfect comparison.
Difference between Dhamaal and Total Dhamaal's story is same as the difference between iPhone X and iPhone XS - Nothing major except the money part. #TotalDhamaalTrailer
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) January 21, 2019
If it fits, it fits.
Yeh hain #TotalDhamaalTrailer ðððð Le lo beta Dum hain to. ððððpic.twitter.com/pQgn2xh8Tg
— RajeshArora (@RajeshArora_K9) January 21, 2019
Don't even compare.
#TotalDhamaalTrailer VFX expectation vs reality: pic.twitter.com/BqU8CSa4Aa
— kungfu_panda (@Masoomladka4) January 21, 2019

A powerful performance by Australian hitter Shaun Marsh helped his team establish a sturdy total of 298 runs to give a tough battle to the Men in Blue in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval today.
Compared to the first ODI, India's opening batsmen Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan gave their team a much required partnership.
Although, not very impressive when it comes runs, the Dhawan-Sharma combo did provide a sense of stability to the batting order on which Virat Kohli later capitalised.
ð¯ð#KingKohli brings up his 39th ODI century ðð#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/pDPx1vXMtH
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2019
Despite the attacks put up by bowlers like Jason Behrendorff and Glenn Maxwell, Indian skipper Virat Kohli was not only able to control the pace of the game with his bat but was also able to score his 39th career ODI century, now just ten less than master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons.
However, the cream of the cake on India's victory was the evergreen former captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni whose versatility as a player enabled him to become whatever the team required him to be during the various stages of the match.
Take, for instance, the time when Kohli was setting the tone for the game, Dhoni was able to stay on the pitch in order to prevent the rapid falling of wickets and tried to give Kohli as many deliveries as he could, in order to get his ton and get them closer to the target.
And when Kohli was dismissed by Glenn Maxwell off Jhye Richardson, Dhoni, along with Dinesh Kartik, successfully took the responsibility of becoming the scorer and bringing in the win for his team in order to tie the three-game ODI series at one win apiece.
A last over thriller in Adelaide. #TeamIndia clinch the 2nd ODI by 6 wickets courtesy winning touches from @imVkohli @msdhoni & @DineshKarthik. 1-1 ð®ð³ð®ð³ #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/aMI0q5Bhaj
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2019
What's rather special about this game was the way in which Dhoni led the squad to victory.
Just like nearly a decade ago, when a young MS Dhoni, with his long hair, would have ended the game by sending the ball flying into the spectators for a six, the present-day Dhoni did the same.
Sending one over the long-on boundary on Behrendorff's first ball of the final over, Dhoni tied the game and also brought up his 69th half-century.
He then took a single on the next ball to win it all for India.
With a lot of people blaming the batsman for the first ODI loss and the notion of him not being a part and being replaced by the young and dynamic Rishabh Pant in the World Cup roster, Dhoni's game-winning play is a befitting response.
This is classic Dhoni who doesn't react to hate and criticism with his mouth, but lets his bat do the talking.
Here's what India had to say:
Picture abhi baaki hai mere Dost ! Wonderful innings from Virat. Dhoni and Karthik finishing it in style. Will need more matches with 4-5-6 playing handy match-winning knocks. pic.twitter.com/YHdwJ0G59X
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 15, 2019
MS Dhoni right now. #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/GpjvMr8d7f
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) January 15, 2019
From " Switch off the TV when Sachin is Out" To " Keep The TV on till DHONI is there we all grew up" #DHONI is back ð¥ð¥ð¥pic.twitter.com/hk0CGFQ6gs
— Sudip Lodh (@lodh979) January 15, 2019
Meanwhile #Dhoni Haters ðððpic.twitter.com/aBFVJGumoT
— Sir Jadeja (@SirJadeja) January 15, 2019
He may be past his prime, but MS Dhoni is by no means finished as a finisherhttps://t.co/qtSpUvCc6i #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/di4nhwkGjb
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 15, 2019
MS Dhoni, Whattey Selfish Player. Walks in at 160/3 at 30.4, when Team needed 139 off 116 balls. Plays a run ball fifty, gets a not out to increase his average as well !! Oh yes he guided the Team for a win, but that's not important. He played for his milestones. #Dhoni #MSD
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) January 15, 2019
Nothing feels better than Dhoni winning us matches by hitting sixes in the last overs. Nostalgia at peak. â¤ï¸ God bless you, Mahi. Aise hi khelte raho WC tak and then hang your boots with another trophy in the hands.
— R! (@WeirdlyProbable) January 15, 2019

The 'ABCD' franchise, which is Bollywood's own version of the 'Step Up' movies, is coming back with its third instalment.
The makers mean some serious business with this one, as one of the hottest and most fabulous dancers in show business, Nora Fatehi has been signed up for a pivotal role opposite Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor.
She's one of the most hard working and driven human being that I have ever meet. Welcome to the gang. Gonna feed u cheese and dance with u. Hey @Norafatehi we gonnna kick up a storm. #3iscoming https://t.co/j57NVavcG2
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 9, 2019
The movie is being helmed by Remo D'Souza and interestingly, Nora stepped in after Katrina Kaif walked out of the dance movie.
The reason was her overpacked schedule for Salman Khan's 'Bharat'. The movie is being touted as the biggest Bollywood dance movie ever and will also star ace dancer and choreographer Prabhudeva.
The movie is hitting floors and is yet to have a release date.
Nora is a super fine dancer and was last seen dancing to 'Kamariya' from 'Stree'.
This will be one interesting movie to look out for.

I began my fitness journey from the very start of January 2017, when I decided to finally be stubborn and strong-willed about my New Year resolution of becoming a fitter version of myself.
Set A Goal, Be It Whatever
Actually, truth be told, it was not initially about fitness but it was more about trying to look better and improve my appearance and the goals were in all honesty, quite cosmetically-inclined. I had always wanted to have a 6-pack as a kid and the desire to get it was on my bucket list. I wondered if an ordinary person like me could ever achieve the same. So, that was my motivation, to at least try and achieve a physique that Instagram fitness models have.
I did not have any major health issues as such, but I would admit that I did fall prey to body image issues about the way I would look. Most people are not entirely proud of the way they look and given a chance would always want to get rid of their pot-bellies, they would like to get rid of their double-chin, and their paunch, and the list is endless and I sadly too was one of these people.
Enough Of Lethargy
There was always this sense of weakness that existed; the unavoidable consequence of the inactive life that I led. I could barely run a flight of stairs without gasping for air uncontrollably and I barely had the endurance and willingness to even walk short distances.
Work, Stress And Poor Eating
Even while working as an auditor, an occupation which involved a lot of non-stop travelling, I would think it would be fair to describe my lifestyle as sedentary, as almost 15 hours of my day was spent sitting on a chair. My poor eating habits were quite disorderly as well. I would binge on anything I would see. This food would basically comprise of junk, ranging from the unhealthiest road-side noodles to oily deep-fried samosas and puris with aloo sabji and of course, the entire index of junk food.
Steering Things Around
So I decided to follow my brother, who is a highly sought-after fitness coach in Kolkata. What set him apart from most trainers in our area was how he focused on the scientific aspect of entire process instead of just simply following a rigid rule of thumb approach. His methodology was remarkably different. It was incredibly important for me to focus on nutrition and that's exactly what he made me do. He made it very clear that no matter what I do inside the gym wouldn't matter if my eating habits weren't fixed. Here is where I learned the concept of energy balance and ensured that there was no extreme method that was resorted to in order to reach my goals.
The Basics Of Nutrition
To lose weight, one has to put their bodies in a prolonged calorie deficit; it is where you decide to willingly put your body in a state where it expends more energy (as performing any kind of activity would involve) than its energy intake (food). So before talking about my training, it is to be made unreservedly clear that 90% of my focus and mental energy was invested in proper dieting.
Workouts
My workouts would take no longer than an hour to complete if done properly. It was a simple workout chart that allowed me to train two body parts a day for 6 days a week consistently, followed by a 10-minute cardio session after the weight training routine. Again, I would like to add, there was no strict diet chart that I was told to follow. I was simply asked to use an online calculator that allowed you to estimate what my daily calorie intake would be to maintain my weight and then decide to eat foods that would ensure I end up in a calorie deficit.
Stop Demonizing Foods
No food is an absolute no-no in my scientifically informed opinion. It is very irrational to demonize a certain food and say that this is healthy and that is not. It is okay to have whatever you want as long as you maintain a calorie deficit.
Keep This In Mind
A lot of people will tell you how it is impossible to achieve the physique that you want, but remember, I have faced that as well and as overly clichéd as this may end up sounding, you are capable of much more than you can imagine. You can have the dream physique of your life and you are the only one who can get you there.

There is absolutely no doubt that 2018 belonged to Netflix. With series like 'Ghoul', 'Sacred Games', 'Lust Stories', 'To All The Boys I Have Loved Before', '13 Reasons Why' and recently released 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle', Netflix not only took care of our entertainment, but also gave us talents that were until now kept hidden from us.
To sum up the amazing year that went by, Baloo aka Anil Kapoor turns into a rapper and takes us through all the hilarious and epic moments that Netflix India gave us. The video also features Jatin Sarna aka Bunty from 'Sacred Games', Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal and Radhika Apte.
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Also, you just cannot miss Anil Kapoor dancing and throwing letters in the air pretending to be like Lara Jean, during the segment of 'To All The Boys I Have Loved Before'.
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This video is also a compilation of all the comments that people like left on Netflix's social media and it was funny to see Anil Kapoor taking a dig at himself by calling himself "Baal ki dukaan as Baloo, great casting."
In a nutshell, the year 2018 taught us a lot of things - "Sab marenge, sirf Trivedi bachega", there's a not-so-classic connection between 'taboot' and India Gate that only Nawazuddin can explain, "Kabhi Kabhi lagta apun hi Bhagwan hai" is one dialogue we didn't know we needed, Vicky Kaushal is a powerhouse of talent and Radhika Apte is omnipresent.
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Also, Netflix India will never stop making amazing content for us to binge-watch.

We owe everything to Robert Downey Jr. No, seriously. Do you remember a time where we went without like at least two spectacular superhero movies in a year? Me neither, all thanks to Marvel and DC.
It's really hard to imagine not getting kickass movies with our favourite characters everywhere and we all know who we have to thank for that, even our very own Aquaman, Jason Momoa knows.
During an interview with The Toronto Sun, Jason gave the credit where it's due when he was asked about why it took so long for a mainstream solo 'Aquaman' movie to happen.
Yeah, we have had Batman and Superman for ages and even the interviewer pointed it out. But Jason gave all the credit to the one character who gave birth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man.
He said, “The only thing about it now is, people want more. They've heard those other stories, and there's plenty more to tell, but they want new ones. When Batman v Superman came out and it introduced Wonder Woman, she came in and blew it open. I feel like Marvel, in its own right, has been blowing the door open with other new characters as well. I mean look what Iron Man did. That was amazing. Who knew what the hell Iron Man did? I definitely didn't. I feel like I knew more about Aquaman, and I barely knew anything about Aquaman over Iron Man (laughs). Robert Downey just came in and destroyed it. So there are all these beautiful, modern mythologies that people get inspired by and it's nice to see something different.”
We all love Batman and we still do, but come on, we need more heroes, and Marvel and DC have been delivering that for so long now and the audience is loving it. It's hard to believe now but before 2008, Iron Man was not even a mainstream superhero and now it's a household name. Comic book movies have come a long way and it all can be kind of traced back to RDJ since he's the one who brought the character out of the minor leagues.
What Iron Man did for Marvel ten years ago, that's what Wonder Woman did for DC. As Jason said, she came in and blew it open!

Have you ever been on a journey without plugging your earphones in or turning your car stereo up to the maximum? Have you ever had a moment where your feet just start tapping to the rhythm of a song when you visited a local cafe, bar or restaurant? We all have! I am sure my questions will help you re-live those select experiences that left a resounding mark on your soul. Such is the magic of music and the very pulse of it that intensifies even more while on the go, as it seeps through and makes one lose themselves in the surroundings.
Nobody can understand this better than bikers, who are modern nomads thriving on their love for adventure and seeking a quintessential wisdom through their journeys. Bikes and music fit like puzzle pieces and is therefore the chosen expression of rebels and game-changers since the 50s. Across the world, the trend didn't take much time to catch up, given that we all felt hypnotized with the edginess that the biking culture offers.
There are some songs that complement the thrill of the road. From Steppenwolfe's 'Born to be wild' to Roger McGuinn's 'Easy Rider' to Jim Morrison's 'Riders on the storm', every song identifies the adventurous attitude of non-conformist bikers. There are many Bollywood songs too which are centred around travel and biking. It's a fact that music can either make or break your mood and if done right, it leaves you with a thirst for the unchartered territory. When we talk about biking, it is not just adventure that brings bikers closer, it is also about catching just a fleeting glimpse of what is beyond the horizon.
Every biker swears by the thrill of unraveling the unknown, a road that brings them together and the ecstasy of blood pumping through their veins. So how about a platform for them to come together, connect and share their unique moments on the road with one another? A live music festival for bike riders is what exactly is on offer to fulfil this demand. The amount of passion shown by bikers last year at the Riders Music Festival sealed the deal and this year we are back with a bang. To be able to let out, relax, have some delicious food and listen to your favourite musicians and showcase your passion through breath-taking stunts, will make for a wholesome experience.
There has been an upsurge of live music in India and today, people are increasingly showing interest in the joy that comes with attending live gigs. We all know that no road trip is done right without a ready playlist, a bunch of crazy friends and songs that bring the past to life and weave your future. Today, it has become extremely popular to travel in order to attend renowned music festivals in different parts of the world. People cherish these experiences for a life-time!
A country like India which is vibrant and rich in a myriad of beautiful locations - the heritage, people and their culture needs to be cherished more often. As bikers criss-cross this enchanting land across places like Manali, Spiti, Leh-Ladakh and Srinagar, touring the deserts of Osian, exploring the foothills of Himalayas, as they go along. They take a part of this diversified culture with them, establishing unity and oneness amongst fellow aficionados. The biking community has also created awareness for various issues like drug abuse, organ donation, HIV, road safety, child abuse and much more through their motorbike rallies. Through Riders Music Festival, we too want to promote road safety and also make sure that such a bonding of oneness continues to flourish as we nurture it through our mutual love for music.
This year RMF showcases a perfect line-up of contemporary musicians with different genres of music. From Nucleya's electronic numbers, Lucky Ali's husky Bollywood charm to Mame Khan's folk music, it's going to be a blast! Adding jazz to the line -up, we have Shirley Setia's filmy vocals with Divine's new-age rapping and a heavy dose of comedy with Bhuvan Bam. Strategically placed as the weekender before Christmas amidst Delhi's winter, RMF will bring the best of everything! From superbikes to custom bikes, fine dining restaurants to Delhi's lip smacking street food, there will be a confluence of music that is unparalleled. So, get ready to rock and roll and also watch some wheelies being popped by stuntmen on 22nd and 23rd of December at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. I hope you wheelie like it!
When: 22nd and 23rd December, 2018
Time: 12:00 P.M. onwards
Where: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Cost: Rs. 750 - Rs. 1500
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